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| Harvey's Point Hotel nestled at the bottom of the Bluestack Mountains just outside Donegal Town |
Harveys Point is a multi-award-winning fabulous hotel located on the shores of Lough Eske (just outside Donegal Town) and nestled cosily under the Bluestack Mountains! This special Irish Food Tour break is running from Sunday 21st May through to Tuesday 23rd May, with cookery demonstrations, foodie discussions, wine tasting and three different dining options to enjoy at Harvey’s Point Hotel.
The Monday of the stay-over package is completely devoted to a great day out of Donegal food related activities!
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| Owners of Harvey's Point and fabulous food lovers, Deirdre & Marc Gysling |
The Monday of the stay-over package is completely devoted to a great day out of Donegal food related activities!
Monday's Food Tour is going to be brilliant fun and learning and the full itinerary is as follows:
Following a leisurely breakfast overlooking Lough Eske, meet up with me, Zack, (I'll be your personal guide for the day) and I'll tell you all about the growth of artisan food and food tourism, we'll share some chat about Donegal foodie things, meet some wonderful people and get to enjoy a real taste of Donegal!
11am
Our first visit of the day is to our good friend and Master Baker, Franck Pasquier, at the Donegal Craft Bakery.
Franck will take us through the process and history of sourdough, slow fermentation for bread-making. You will also get the opportunity to learn some of the tricks of the trade and how the different bread types are produced. Tastings of Franck’s savoury and sweet bread varieties will be provided!
12.30pm
Onwards then to Ballyshannon, Ireland’s oldest town and the birthplace of the famous blues guitarist Rory Gallagher (no relation), for a visit to the Donegal Craft Brewing Company.
Owner Brendan (Dicey) O’Reilly and Master Brewer, Patrick, will take us through the process of making craft beer from start to finish and there’ll be samples of his famous Donegal Blonde and other beers too!
2pm
Back on the coach again for a twenty minute drive to Donegal Town and Donegal Charters. At the Pier, we'll board the fully licenced 8-metre fishing vessel, “Donna Marie”, owned and operated by local skipper (and my cousin) Paul Ricketts, who is also s chef, for a trip out on Donegal Bay.
We’ll pass the seal colony at Seal Island and the old Coastguard Station, an embarkation point of emigrants during the Famine years. Paul will bring us out to where he fishes his Lobster Pots and you will experience first-hand how Lobster is caught! We'll also be cooking and eating some fresh seafood on the boat’s built-in barbeque!
4.30pm
A visit to The Irish House on the Diamond in Donegal Town for an Irish Coffee and some weaving
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| Catriona's dad, Denis Mulhearn, is a fifth generation Donegal weaver |
The Irish House produce and offer authentic Irish made products that represent the best of Donegal & Irish made Tweed clothing and Crafts in the tradition of their forefathers and in doing so, support and promote many local businesses. Catriona and her family will offer a complimentary Irish Coffee and will talk us through the history and process of Donegal Tweed making.
5:15pm
Board the coach for a visit to the famous Biddy’s O' Barnes Roadside Tavern.
Biddy's O'Barnes is a famous roadside Pub in Barnesmore Gap, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Since it's days as an Inn, dating back to the 18th century, a time when the Coach was the main form of transport, Biddy's was a stopping point, where horses were rested, and travellers relaxed before the next stage of their long and tiring journey through the Gap. Today we continue that tradition before heading back to Harvey’s Point where you will have time to freshen up before dinner.
The Total weekend foodie break package includes:
• Three night stay in a Lodge Cabin at Harveys Point Hotel
• Three Full Irish Breakfast Feasts
• Sunday Carvery Lunch Banquet
• The Donegal Food Tour with Zack Gallagher
• Dinner on one evening of your choice in Harveys Point's award winning Lakeside Restaurant
• A Cooking Demonstration with Wine Tasting on Tuesday
• Homemade cookies and fresh fruit on arrival
• Free WIFI & Car Parking
And this only costs €318 per person sharing,
for absolutely everything!
for absolutely everything!
This special Irish Food Tour break is running from Sunday 21st May through to Tuesday 23rd May and Numbers are Limited so, to Book go to:
https://harveyslodge.com/package/culinary-experience-break-donegal/
or call Harvey's Point Hotel, today, on +353 (0)74 97 22208
https://harveyslodge.com/package/culinary-experience-break-donegal/
or call Harvey's Point Hotel, today, on +353 (0)74 97 22208
I look forward to welcoming you all to Donegal and sharing our Donegal Food story!
Zack